
1. TODAY'S FORECAST: A gorgeous day is expected with a high of 61, morning clouds and afternoon sun. Tonight will be clear with a low of 32.
2. FIELD OF DREAMS CLEAN-UP IS COMING: The Field of Dreams on Geremonty Drive will be holding their annual Spring Clean-up on Saturday April 13 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The clean-up helps to shape up the park for the season and the summer concerts. If you have gloves, rakes, shovels, clippers and a little energy to share, please bring it along. If you are unable to attend the entire time, you can come and help out for any length of time. Rain date is April 20.
3. THE MALL AT ROCKINGHAM PARK TO HOST SPRING INTO FASHION EVENT: The Mall at Rockingham Park is calling all fashionistas to ‘Spring into Fashion’ tomorrow to celebrate the one-year opening of Lord & Taylor with the hottest trends this season. The event will begin at 1 p.m. Learn more here.
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4. THIS DAY IN HISTORY: Modern rock icon Kurt Cobain commits suicide on this day in 1994. His body was discovered inside his home in Seattle, Washington, three days later by Gary Smith, an electrician, who was installing a security system in the suburban house. Despite indications that Cobain, the lead singer of Nirvana, killed himself, several skeptics questioned the circumstances of his death and pinned responsibility on his wife, Courtney Love.
5. FILM CRITIC ROGER EBERT DIES AT 70: The acclaimed film critic died Thursday after a lenghty battle with cancer. Learn more here.
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